How to pronounce topological
Say it like tuh-puh-LAH-jih-kul. Topological has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAH).
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- tuh
- puh
- LAH
- jih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Topological pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- jihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of topological
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: tuh-puh-LOJ-ih-kul.
What does topological mean?
- Of or relating to topology.
- Equipped with a topology that is typically required to be compatible with the underlying structure in some way.“topological group”
Where does topological come from?
From topology + -ical.
Words that rhyme with topological
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of topological.
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- psychological
- technological
- geological
- ecological
- ideological
- theological
- archaeological
- neurological
- physiological
Questions about saying topological
How do you pronounce topological?
Say tuh-puh-LAH-jih-kul. The American pronunciation is /təpəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/. In British English it is /təpəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in topological?
Topological has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAH). Broken into parts: tuh · puh · LAH · jih · kul.
Is topological pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /təpəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ (tuh-puh-LOJ-ih-kul).